Distance from Johannesburg to Kingsburgh

N Johannesburg → Kingsburgh

Road distance

586.7 km

Metro routes · M2 / M7 / N2 / N3

Johannesburg to Kingsburgh is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 586.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 42 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

510.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 42 min

Start point

Commissioner Street

End point

Seadoone Road

Return: 13 hrs 24 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

402 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 27 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,147.38

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,148.65

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

148° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

328° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2050, 28.0497

End coords Destination point

-30.0682, 30.8706

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Kingsburgh Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Johannesburg → Kingsburgh

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Car

586.7 km

6 hrs 42 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

586.7 km

~9 hrs 1 min

65 km/h avg

✈ JNB → DUR (57 min)
🚗 56 km from King Shaka International
↑ 3 hrs 43 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 0 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 0 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Johannesburg

Finish Kingsburgh

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Johannesburg to Kingsburgh via N3 and N2

National highway route N3N2
Directions from Johannesburg to Kingsburgh via M2 and M7

Metro arterial routes M2M7
Head on Commissioner Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Troye Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Mooi Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Marshall Street

1.3 km
Turn right onto John Page Drive

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Main Reef Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto New Goch Road

0.4 km
Take the ramp left towards M2

0.4 km
Merge slight right

5.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

2.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork

58.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork

464.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

5.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh

1.3 km
Merge slight right onto M7 Route

10.2 km
Turn right towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.7 km
Merge slight right

23.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Kingsburgh

0.4 km
Turn right onto Seadoone Road

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 27

Known total R1,385.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

293.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 21 min • 3 hrs 21 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

42.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

97.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kingsburgh

06:49 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 13 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,452.58

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.73

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R117.35

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,581.66

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint

293.8 km

Total: 586.7 km

Midpoint 293.8 km

586.7 km 6 hrs 42 min

Destination Kingsburgh End: Seadoone Road -30.06821, 30.87058

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 586.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,173.5 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 42 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 293.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint -28.36480, 29.30016

End -30.06821, 30.87058

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Questions 9

How far is Johannesburg from Kingsburgh? +

Johannesburg is about 586.7 km from Kingsburgh by road.

How long does it take from Johannesburg to Kingsburgh? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Kingsburgh in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Kingsburgh? +

Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.

What's the estimated fuel amount from Johannesburg to Kingsburgh? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,180.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,185.40 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,179.49 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,236.10 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Kingsburgh? +

Yes. There are 27 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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